Castle Afghan Crochet Pattern in Baby and Child Sizes Work this charming scene using sc in back lp of st, and dc in front lp of st 2 rows below (which forms the design).  NO POPCORNS! Closeup of Castle Crochet Afghan Dear Crochet Friend,This charming fairytale afghan will be the perfect gift for your little princess.  And don't forget your little prince-- just omit the hearts for a bit more masculine look for him.It's worked in our popular sc in back lp, dc in front lp 2 rows below technique.& ...Continue Reading

*5 Native AmericanPlacemats & Table Runners*Dear Crochet Friend,I love designing Native American themed items using the dropped dc stitch.  It lends itself to so many possibilities.  These unique placemats and table runners are a great gift idea and a good portable project to take along.Create these Southwest Native American themes using just single and double crochet sts.  The design is formed by a dc in front loop of st 2 rows below.  Sc are worked in back lp of st.  Each row is worked on ...Continue Reading

Butterfly Wardrobe for American Girl or similar-sized 18 inch dollsButterflies are such a popular theme that I decided to do a doll set featuring them.  Included are three different complete outfits.  They are made from a combination of yarn including worsted weight, sport/baby/DK weight, and with some accessories in size 10 cotton thread.Included are crochet instructions to make:1. Square collared dress made from sport or baby yarn; shawl, hat, sandals made from size 3 (or substitute sport/baby).2. Jeans made ...Continue Reading

           *Easy Sailboats Afghan Crochet Pattern Booklet*Dear Crochet Friend,This adorable afghan features rows of sporty sailboats made using our popular sc in back lp of st, with a dc in front lp of st 2 rows below, which forms the design.  If you've never used this easy technique, check out the how-to video on my website for step-by-step instructions.  It's easy-peasy!The large afghan (70" x 54") is made using worsted weight yarn; the small afghan suitable ...Continue Reading

 *Teddy Bear Afghan and Pillow*I've had requests to reissue this pattern from the early 1990's into a downloadable pdf as well as a digest-sized printed version, and finally I'm happy to say I finished it!  This was the first of many teddy bear afghans that we published in the dropped dc stitch, which is now also known as monochromatic mosaic crochet.  It was designed by the late Martha Gorka, who also created the Noah's Ark and Angels Everywhere afghans for us in the late 1990's.Crochet this adorable ted ...Continue Reading

 *Romantic Rhapsody Afghan and Pillow*I've had requests to reissue this out of print pattern from the early 1990's into a downloadable pdf as well as a digest-sized printed version, and finally I'm happy to say I accomplished this project!  Pattern includes crochet instructions to make a 44 x 62 1/2 inch afghan and a 12 inch square pillow.  Made from worsted weight yarn.  Includes written pattern as well as optional graphs.  Design is formed by sc in back loop of stitch and dc in front loop ...Continue Reading

*Sweet Teddy Bear Afghan Crochet Pattern *Dear Crochet Friend, This afghan is one of our most popular patterns.   It includes instructions to crochet a 35*½*" x 35*½*" baby afghan made from sport weight yarn, plus a 46" x 46" child-size afghan made from worsted weight yarn.Create this one-of-a-kind afghan using just single and double crochet sts.  The design is formed by a dc in front loop of st 2 rows below.  Sc are worked in back lp of st.  Each row is wo ...Continue Reading

Diamond FantasyBlocks of DiamondsDiamond TiersEASY Diamond Afghan Crochet Pattern Booklet Adult, Baby Afghan and 12 inch Pillow Crochet PatternsEasy classic design using sc in back lp of st, and dc in front lp of st 2 rows below (which forms the design).  NO POPCORNS! Dear Crochet Friend, Booklet includes 3 different afghans, all with adult and baby afghan instructions as well as a matching pillow. Very easy to do.* Diamond Fantasy,* Large Afghan 48" x 62" (worsted yarn), Baby Afghan 30" x 40" ( ...Continue Reading

*7 Holiday Potholders*Dear Crochet Friend, Easter, Fourth of July, Halloween, Christmas!  Decorate for the Holidays.  Rudolph Reindeer, Angel, Tree, Jack-O-Lantern, Bat, July 4th Rocket and Easter Egg Potholders will create a festive look.All color changes are made at the beginning of the row so you are only working with one color at a time.  Mosaic crochet designs are formed by cleverly placed dropped dc sts worked in front lp of st 2 rows below.  The 7 double thickness potholders are made using wor ...Continue Reading

*Doll and Bear Clothes plus a Cute Tote BedCrochet Pattern Booklets*I love designing doll clothes, and here are a few I want to show you.  I had been wanting to do a tote bed with some little doll outfits for quite a while, and finally got around to them with the Gingham Tote Tykes.  My mind was geared to making a gift for a little one with a carryall to put them in.  At Walmart I found the Berenguer Lil Cutesies 8.5" dolls for my granddaughter who was 4 at the time, and she just loved them.  Th ...Continue Reading